Neighborhood · Sarasota, Florida
Lake Sarasota
Room to Breathe East of the Interstate
26
Homes for sale
$647,490
Median list price
$300
Avg price / sqft
40
Median days on market
Lake Sarasota sits inland from the coast, a quieter pocket of larger lots and mature trees where you trade the bustle of the barrier islands for space and a slower pace. Homes here feed into Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Sarasota High, and you're still close enough to reach the beaches, downtown, and neighborhoods like Arlington Park or the shops of the Rosemary District when you want them. Compare that to the coastal draw of Lido Key and the appeal becomes clear: this is where you get the square footage.
Right now there are 26 active listings with a median list price of $647,490, and the range runs wide — from $180,000 up to $1,850,000 — so budgets from starter to substantial have something to look at. Of the active inventory, nine homes have pools, nine are new construction, and eight sit in gated pockets, which gives buyers real variety. With homes selling at 97% of asking and a median 38.5 days on market, it's a measured market rather than a frenzied one. If you're weighing options across Sarasota homes for sale, Lake Sarasota is worth a serious look for the value per foot.
Lake Sarasota is a community in Sarasota, Florida.
Quick facts
$180,000 – $1.9M price range
2,298 sqft median home
$160/mo median HOA
$2,525/mo median rent
80 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Sarasota
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$644,990
6825 CHLOE COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,322 sqft
$275,000
3940 BERKSHIRE DRIVE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 945 sqft
$235,000
7364 CLOISTER DRIVE UNIT 7364, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,400 sqft
$425,000
4011 WESTMINSTER DRIVE, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,388 sqft
$1,850,000
6609 PALADIN COURT, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,626 sqft
$305,000
4372 TRAILS DRIVE UNIT 15-1, SARASOTA
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft
$490,000
6617 MAUNA LOA BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,282 sqft
$324,900
3909 COLERIDGE PLACE, SARASOTA
2 bd · 1 ba · 850 sqft
$799,990
6815 HERON MEADOW DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,697 sqft
$769,000$795,000
4395 OAK VIEW DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,274 sqft
$1,125,000$1,175,000
4665 TUSCANA DRIVE, SARASOTA
4 bd · 5 ba · 3,668 sqft
$460,000$470,000
6540 MAUNA LOA BOULEVARD, SARASOTA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,398 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Sarasota boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Sarasota market
80
Sold, last 12 months
$410,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
35 days
Median time to sell
Lake Sarasota vs Sarasota
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.4% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Sarasota boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Sarasota is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Sarasota home
≈ $4,152/mo
$647,490 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$160/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,525/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
4,863
Median age
38
Median income
$101,399
Median home value
$368,249
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Sarasota
Hobbies & Interests
Top 7% in the U.S.Animal Advocates
Passionate about animal welfare, this population wants to know how best to care for their own pets (with toys and training) and help other animals find their fur-ever home.
Beliefs
Top 10% in the U.S.Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Beliefs
Top 11% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Relationships
Top 12% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Beliefs
Top 12% in the U.S.Mindfulness & Spirituality
Seeking peace and well-being through meditation, gratitude and spirituality.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 12% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Straight answers
Lake Sarasota FAQs
Is Lake Sarasota a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want more space and a quieter pace while staying close to Sarasota's beaches and downtown. Homes here are zoned for Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle, and Sarasota High, and the larger inland lots appeal to buyers who feel boxed in near the coast. The pace is residential and settled rather than resort-style.
Is Lake Sarasota expensive?+
The median list price is $647,490, but the range is broad — from $180,000 to $1,850,000 — so there's room across budgets. Only four active listings are priced above $1M, which means most inventory sits well below the luxury tier. Compared with the barrier-island prices on Lido Key, the value per foot here is compelling.
What do homes cost in Lake Sarasota?+
Active listings average about $300 per square foot on a median home size of 2,298 sqft. Over the last 12 months, 79 homes sold at a median price of $410,000, with sellers collecting 97% of asking on average. The gap between that sold median and the current list median reflects a mix of larger and newer homes coming to market.
How is the market in Lake Sarasota right now?+
There are 26 active listings and homes are moving in a median of 38.5 days, so it's steady rather than overheated. With 79 sales in the past year and sellers averaging 97% of asking, both buyers and sellers have leverage to negotiate fairly. Nine new-construction and nine pool homes give buyers real choice today.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $160 per month, which is modest and reflects that not every home carries association dues. Median property taxes come in around $4,455 per year. For renters or investors, the median rent is $2,525 per month, a useful benchmark when weighing the numbers.
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